Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Ops & Overtime

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Weymouth, MA. The role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining incident details and following standard procedures.

Applicants should be organized, capable of handling data entry, and proficient with radio communication. Shifts may include overnight hours, weekends, and overtime to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• Requires orderly handling of incident information and accurate data entry.
• Must be comfortable with radio transmission and coordination workflows.
• Familiarity with public safety protocols and dispatch procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Weymouth, MA. The role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining incident details and following standard procedures.

Applicants should be organized, capable of handling data entry, and proficient with radio communication. Shifts may include overnight hours, weekends, and overtime to cover major incidents.